Dell 1400 Laptop User Manual


 
138 Troubleshooting
RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS If all tests run successfully, the error condition
is related to a software problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115).
Memory Problems
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 198 as you complete these
checks.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
I
F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using
to see if that resolves the problem.
See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If
necessary, install additional memory
(see "Memory" on page 173)
.
Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory
(see "Memory" on page 173)
.
Run the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115)
.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS
Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory
(see "Memory" on page 173)
.
Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines
(see
"Memory" on page 173)
.
Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For
more information about the type of memory supported by your computer,
see "Memory" on page 173.
Run the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115)
.
Network Problems
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 198 as you complete these
checks.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.